Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates Split on Elon Musk’s $1 Million Giveaway

In a surprising twist to the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, candidates have expressed differing views on a $1 million giveaway proposed by Elon Musk. The tech mogul announced his intention to distribute the cash prize to randomly selected voters in Wisconsin, aiming to boost voter turnout in the crucial election.

One candidate, Judge Janet Protasiewicz, has openly criticized Musk's initiative, arguing that it could unduly influence the election and potentially violate election laws. She emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the electoral process without external financial incentives.

Conversely, her opponent, Daniel Kelly, has taken a more favorable stance, suggesting that Musk's giveaway could encourage civic engagement and increase voter participation. Kelly believes that any effort to get more people involved in the democratic process should be welcomed.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate among Wisconsin residents and political analysts, with many questioning the legality and ethics of Musk's proposal. As the election approaches, all eyes will be on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the impact of Musk's million-dollar giveaway on voter turnout.

• Daniel Kelly
• Elon Musk
• Janet Protasiewicz
• Wisconsin

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What is Elon Musk?

Elon Reeve Musk (/ˈiːlɒn/ EE-lon; born June 28, 1971) is a businessman known for his key roles in Tesla, SpaceX, PayPal, OpenAI and Twitter (which he rebranded as X). Since 2025, he has been a senior advisor to United States president Donald Trump and the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

When is the Wisconsin Supreme Court?

The 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be held on April 1, 2025, to elect a justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for a ten-year term.

Where is Elon Musk from?

Elon Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa. He taught himself computer programming and at age twelve sold the computer code for a video game. He moved to Canada in 1988 and is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, with both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees.